Today's Events
- Lamont City Council Meeting
  Lamont City Council Meeting
  Begins: June 12, 2013
  Ends: June 12, 2013
  
  Held the 2nd Wednesday of every month, 7:00pm, City Hall
- Independence Camp Creamery
  Independence Camp Creamery
  Begins: June 10, 2013
  Ends: June 14, 2013
  
  Questions: Please contact Connie Arend at 319 334 3338 or johnconarend@indytel.com to receive a registration form via email.
- Iowa Museum Week
  Iowa Museum Week
  Begins: June 9, 2013
  Ends: June 16, 2013
  
  Just recently declared by Governor Terry Branstad, June 9-16th is Iowa Museum Week. Stop by our local museums and show them some support. During this week, Heartland Acres will be offering discounts off of their regular price admission; $2 off for adults and $1 off for children
- Dig Into Pastels
  Dig Into Pastels
  Begins: June 12, 2013
  Ends: June 12, 2013
  
  Dig into Art as part of the IPL Summer Reading Program. Children in grades 1-3 are eligible for the first session, Dig Into Pastels, at 9:30am. The class for those in grades 4-6 begins at 11am. All materials are provided. Call 319-334-2470 to register or email iplprograms@gmail.com. Registration is required, space is limited.
- What's Cooking?
  What's Cooking?
  Begins: June 12, 2013
  Ends: June 12, 2013
  
  Teens in grades 6-12 are invited to take part in this summer's What's Cooking Series at the IPL. Join the fun of creating an assortment of spreads out of fresh ingredients for the first session. Participants are asked to meet at 1pm in the community room for this fun and free event. No registration is required, for more information, call 319-334-2470
- Android Class
  Android Class
  Begins: June 12, 2013
  Ends: June 12, 2013
  
  The IPL is offering an Android Tablet Class from 5-6:30pm. Bring your own tablet and learn more! All welcome, registration required, limited space. 319-334-2470 or email iplprograms@gmail.com
- Senator Rob Hogg Book Signing
  Senator Rob Hogg Book Signing
  Begins: June 12, 2013
  Ends: June 12, 2013
  
  Iowa State Senator Rob Hogg will be doing a book signing for his new book “America’s Climate Century” at Em & Jerry’s Coffee shop on Wed. June 12^th from 2-3pm. “Like” the book’s page on Facebook and pass this information around to all your friends!
- Independence Jr. Golf Camp
  Independence Jr. Golf Camp
  Begins: June 12, 2013
  Ends: June 15, 2013
  
  June-12-15 @ River Ridge Golf Course. Ages 5-9: Wed-Fri: 4:00-5:30pm, Sat: 9am-10:30am. Ages 10-14: Wed-Fri: 5:30pm-7:30pm, Sat: 10:30-12:30pm. Cost is $75 per student. This camp is open to all ability levels. If child does not have clubs, we will have them available for use during camp dates. To register go to neiowajrgolf@gmail.com or call 319-283-3258
- ipad Class
  ipad Class
  Begins: June 12, 2013
  Ends: June 12, 2013
  
  Learn more about the Apple iPad from 7-8:30 at the Independence Public Library in the community room. All are welcome to attend, no library card necessary. Registration is required, space is limited. Please stop in or call 319-334-2470 to register, emial iplprograms@gmail.com or visit www.independence.lib.ia.us
Upcoming Events
- June 13, 2013
  - Rowley City Council Meeting
    Rowley City Council Meeting
    Begins: June 13, 2013
    Ends: June 13, 2013
    
    Held the 2nd Thursday of every month, 7:00pm, Community Center
  - Independence Camp Creamery
    Independence Camp Creamery
    Begins: June 10, 2013
    Ends: June 14, 2013
    
    Questions: Please contact Connie Arend at 319 334 3338 or johnconarend@indytel.com to receive a registration form via email.
  - Iowa Museum Week
    Iowa Museum Week
    Begins: June 9, 2013
    Ends: June 16, 2013
    
    Just recently declared by Governor Terry Branstad, June 9-16th is Iowa Museum Week. Stop by our local museums and show them some support. During this week, Heartland Acres will be offering discounts off of their regular price admission; $2 off for adults and $1 off for children
  - Green Thumb Garden Camp
    Green Thumb Garden Camp
    Begins: June 13, 2013
    Ends: June 13, 2013
    
    3-6th graders Join Us At the Green Thumb Garden Camp. Free for 4 Thursdays, June 6, 13, 20, 27th. From 9am-1pm at the School Administration Gardens. To register for this FREE Camp, fill out a registration form, which can be found at the Chamber Office or the Extension Office and return to the Extension Office, 2600 Swan Lake Blvd. Suite A, Independence. Registration is due by Wednesday, June 3rd, Don't be late...sign up now!!
  - Independence Jr. Golf Camp
    Independence Jr. Golf Camp
    Begins: June 12, 2013
    Ends: June 15, 2013
    
    June-12-15 @ River Ridge Golf Course. Ages 5-9: Wed-Fri: 4:00-5:30pm, Sat: 9am-10:30am. Ages 10-14: Wed-Fri: 5:30pm-7:30pm, Sat: 10:30-12:30pm. Cost is $75 per student. This camp is open to all ability levels. If child does not have clubs, we will have them available for use during camp dates. To register go to neiowajrgolf@gmail.com or call 319-283-3258
  - Summer Safety Fair
    Summer Safety Fair
    Begins: June 13, 2013
    Ends: June 13, 2013
    
    Bring your family and join us at the Summer Safety Fair, on Thursday, June 13 from 10-12 and 4:30-6:30. At 1707 1st St. E. , Operation Threshold. Games, Free Health Screenings, Safety Information, Food, Door Prizes! Local Businesses and Organizations. This will be held rain or shine, for more information, please call,319-334-6081. Activities and information for ages 0-10.
  - Dig into Pastels
    Dig into Pastels
    Begins: June 13, 2013
    Ends: June 13, 2013
    
    Dig into Art as part of the Independence Public Library Summer Reading Program. Teens and adults are encouraged to participate in this workshop working with chalk pastels. Dig into Pastels begins at 6:30 pm with instructor Marnie Barnett from Pinicon Woods School of Art. All materials are provided. Please call the library to register at 319-334-2470 or email iplprograms@gmail.com. Registration is required; space is limited.
  - Rhyme Time
    Rhyme Time
    Begins: June 13, 2013
    Ends: June 13, 2013
    
    Twenty minutes filled with rhyme, reading and rhythm for baby, 0-2 years of age. Begins at 9:30am at the Independence Public Library. Call 319-334-2470 for more information.

Real Estate Agents

Anderson Realty

Residential and Commercial Sales

“Welcome Home!”

Mark Anderson, Owner/Broker
Cell: 319-361-7752
Email: andersonre@indytel.com

Kathy Cole, GRI Broker Associate
Cell: 319-334-0213
Email: kathycole@indytel.com

Heather Federspiel, Sales Associate/Home Staging Expert
Cell: 319-327-4992
Email: heather@indytel.com

Theresa Hocken, Sales Associate
Cell: 319-327-1015
Email: Thocken13@indytel.com

124 4th Ave SE
Independence, IA 50644
319-334-5927 or toll free 1-866-823-8639
FAX: 319-334-5929

Curt Martin, Broker-Owner

For all your commercial and residential real estate needs…contact Curt!

Phone: 563-920-8212
or visit: www.curtmartin.net

Curt Martin, Broker-Associate
RE/MAX Independence Realty
formerly Hughes Real Estate, Inc.
(319) 334-7111 or (319) 334-5703
609 1st St. West, Independence, IA 50644

Fusion Premier Relators

Bringing Buyers and Sellers Together!

Kari Kremer, Broker/Manager
Licensed by the State of Iowa
Independence, IA 50644

E-mail: karikremer@yahoo.com

http://www.fusionrealtorsiowa.com

Office phone: 319-332-1199
Fax: 319-332-1198
Cell phone: 319-239-6070

Jim Hughes, Broker

Cell# 319.440.6649
Email hughesre@indytel.com

Jim Hughes, Broker
RE/MAX Independence Realty
formerly Hughes Real Estate, Inc.
(319) 334-7111 or (319) 334-5703
609 1st St. West, Independence, IA 50644

Larry G. Karsten Real Estate & Insurance, Inc.

http://www.lgkarsten.com

Visit our office in “downtown” Independence where you will find a locally owned family business. We have over 30 years experience in residential,farm & commercial sales. Meet our staff and benefit from their “hometown” expertise.

Larry G. Karsten, Broker/Owner
Becky Karsten, Broker Associate/Owner
Chery O’Conner, Broker Associate
Bonnie Krogmann, Receptionist/Insurance Agent
Roger Johnson, Sales Associate
Ralph Kremer, Sales Associate
Tracey Bantz, Sales Associate
Jen Sweeney, Sales Associate
Kelly Post, Sales Associate

208 1st St. East
Independence, IA 50644
Phone: 319-334-7118 Fax: 319-334-2264
E-mail: larrykarsten@lgkarsten.com

Ohl Iowa Realty

http://www.ohliowarealty.com

A complete Real Estate and Insurance office in the heart of Independence!

Featuring:
Residential Sales
New Construction
Farms & Acreage Listings
Property Management
Personal & Commercial Insurance
Appraisal Services

Steven J. Ohl Broker/Owner
115 1st St. East
Independence, IA 50644
Phone: 319-334-4329 or 1-800-798-0020
Cell: 319-361-3723
Fax: 319-334-6335
E-mail: steveohl@indytel.com

RE/MAX Independence Realty

http://www.remaxindee.com

Find us at:
609 1st St. West
Independence, IA 50644

Agent Contact Information:

Curt Martin, Broker-Owner
cell# 563.920.8212
Email: curt@curtmartin.net

Jim Hughes
cell# 319.440.6649
Email: hughesre@indytel.com

Craig Moroney
cell# 319.521.9384
Email: moroney@netins.net

Wendy Fischels (Licensed Assistant)
Phone: 319.334.7111
Email: remaxwendy@indytel.com

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